2026-08-09

Rear Door Spring - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11336002 3.90 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the headliner from the vehicle. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
  3. Carefully disconnect the ultrasonic sensor from the center spine applique.
  4. Remove the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH upper racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Close the RH falcon wing door.
  10. Remove the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace).
  11. Open the LH falcon wing door.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x4) for the LH and RH EM controllers.
    Note
    Push the tab inward to release the connector.
  13. Release the coaxial connector from the center spine closeout panel, and then disconnect the connector.
  14. Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the vehicle, and then lower the closeout panel slightly.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    CAUTION
    Do not allow closeout panel to hang from the harness.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  15. Release the clips (x5) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the wiring harness, and then remove the closeout panel from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the bolt and release the clips (x2) that attach the LH hinge trim cover to the vehicle, and then remove the cover from the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Note
    The lower clip must be pried down before releasing.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  17. Release the LH rear door primary body side seal from the double sided tape (x2), and then remove the seal from the vehicle.
    Note
    Pull the seal inward to remove as much tape as possible from the body.
    Note
    Shift the seal up and over the falcon door to fully remove it.
  18. Use an eraser wheel to remove the majority of the residual adhesive from the body, and then use IPA wipes to remove any remaining residue.
    Note
    Removal may be more difficult when exposed to heat.
    Note
    Allow 1 minute of dry time.
  19. Remove the inner nuts (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  20. Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  21. Support the LH falcon wing door.
    CAUTION
    Place protection between the stand and door.
  22. Disconnect the LH falcon wing door front and rear strut electrical connectors (x4).
  23. Release the LH falcon wing door front and rear primary struts from the door assembly.
    Note
    Release the C-clip while pulling the strut away from the ball joint.
    Note
    Do not fully remove the C-clip from the strut.
  24. With assistance, carefully remove the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front rear door spring cover bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the front rear door spring from the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Warning
    Make sure the spring is not under tension by overextending the LH rear door over the center spine; be careful not to damage the RH rear door.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket

Install

  1. Position the LH front rear door spring into the vehicle.
    Note
    Make sure the door spring is fully inserted into the primary hinge groove.
  2. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the LH front rear door spring cover bracket to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  3. Secure the LH falcon wing door front and rear primary struts to the door assembly.
    Note
    Align the strut to the ball joint and secure the C-clip.
    Note
    Perform a push-pull test to confirm the strut is fully installed.
  4. Connect the LH falcon wing door front and rear strut electrical connectors (x4).
  5. Remove the support stand.
  6. Position the LH carrier bracket into the vehicle, and then install the bolts (x2) and secure the clips (x2) that attach the bracket to the body.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T25 socket
  7. Install the inner nuts (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
    1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  8. Position the LH hinge trim cover to the vehicle, and then install the bolt and secure the clips (x2) that attach the cover to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 8 mm socket
  9. Position the LH rear door primary body side seal for installation.
    Note
    Position the flange in the seal between the primary hinges.
  10. Position the LH rear door primary body side seal onto the vehicle, set the inner seal tape first as it sits flat on the body seam, and then seat the outer seal tape and sill tape.
    Note
    The inner tape should follow the body seam about 1cm from the edge.
    Note
    Wet out the adhesive applying pressure along the entirety of the seal once set in desired position.
    Note
    Make sure the LH falcon wing door seal is seated behind the spine racetrack.
  11. Position the center spine closeout panel into the vehicle, and then secure the clips (x2) that attach the harness to the front of the center spine closeout panel.
  12. Install the bolts (x8) that attach center spine closeout panel to the vehicle.
    3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
    CAUTION
    Do not allow closing plate to hang on harness
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  13. Secure the clips (x3) that attach the harness to the center spine closeout panel.
  14. Connect the LH and RH EM controller electrical connectors (x4).
    Note
    Push the tab inward to release the connector.
  15. Calibrate the rear doors.
    Note
    If the "Calibration Needed" message appears on the vehicle touchscreen, touch and hold Calibrate to calibrate the rear doors.
  16. Install the LH upper racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace).
  21. Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
  22. Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install).
  23. Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).